For those of you that may be hesitant about reaching for the frying pan fear not! This recipe couldn’t be easier! With only five main ingredients, these fluffy scotch pancakes will have friends and family begging for more. From the queen of baking herself, Mary Berry has created a fool proof way of crafting the perfect pancake.

Who would have thought it? Savoury pancakes! Tried and tested, this delicious twist on an old classic is perfect with bacon and scrambled eggs, or for an indulgent treat, add grated cheese of your choice on top for a hot, crisp finish.

Bored of the usual lemon and sugar with your pancakes? Folding in different toppings to a simple pancake mix adds a little special something and works a treat. Adding the nuts and coconut will offer a tasty alternative but still give the light and fluffy texture that you desire.

For those of you with a house full of kids desperate to see how many pancakes they can possibly eat or what extravagant toppings they have conjured up, this recipe from Jamie Oliver is a winner for everyone. Chocolate, cream, pancakes, what isn’t to love?

If these pancake recipes have inspired you and you would like to start cooking or baking more at home and don’t know where to get started, why not take a look at our cookery courses? They all take place at our cookery school in the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside, which is just off the A38 a 20 minute drive from Lichfield city centre.